Domaine Bibich "CRNO" Dalmatia Red 2021

Domaine Bibich "CRNO" Dalmatia Red 2021While most tourists are drawn to the town of Skradin, Croatia as a jumping off point for Kris National Park, those in the know are venturing a bit deeper into Croatian culture 12 minutes away at the winery of Alen and Vesna Bibic in the village of Plastovo. Domaine Bibich is a breathtaking estate that in addition to crafting incredible wines offers a tasting menu that is world class and severely overlooked. You can catch a glimpse of the stunning

and minimal sulfur use

and textured rose

It has the ripe fruit of Port with the bewitching complexity and briny quality of Madeira

Their “Costa Bruna” cuvee comes from a parcel of more than 100-year-old vines within the Barberesco cru

while cubeb berries evoke a touch of pepper and a hint of ginger in the finish

and hard cheeses are sure bets

it’s a wine that plays in the same key as something like Cabernet Franc from Chinon

especially anything herbed

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made from younger vines in Macedonia

cream based dishes

but still very refreshing